New ZealandCanterburyChristchurch CityBurnsideChristchurch International Airport43°29’5” S 172°32’9” E
January 28, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
After a long night flight on a crowded plane (I was in the middle seat between two older American guys) the plane was diverted to Christchurch due to floods in Auckland. It was kinda stressy andRead more
New ZealandTaranakiNew Plymouth DistrictBell Block39°1’51” S 174°8’52” E
January 29, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Got flight from AKL to NPL - picked up by warren and drive to bell block, v emotional seeing nana. Had dinner their, come on caught a bird and then I went back with sondra, and went to bed.
New ZealandTaranakiNew PlymouthPuketarata Pa39°3’29” S 174°4’50” E
January 30, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Spent morning at Sandra's, then went to shopping centre and got sunglasses and sim. I had brunch with sondra at Chaos café and then went to see nana and grandad again. We also did a food
shop.
New ZealandTaranakiNew PlymouthPuketarata Pa39°3’29” S 174°4’50” E
January 31, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Relaxing morning again, called mum and dad, played with Lucy and then went to see nana and grandad again! Went for a walk in afternoon with Lucy in local reserve and she swam in the stream but thenRead more
New ZealandTaranakiNew PlymouthPuketarata Pa39°3’29” S 174°4’50” E
February 1, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Last full day in NPL. Saw Nana and Grandad again and was very emotional, packed up in the evening. Also sondra took to me where dad and mum got married at brooklands park in pukekura park.
New ZealandNelsonMaitai River41°16’16” S 173°17’1” E
February 2, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Took early AM flight to Nelson via AKL. Cassie collected me from the airport, and then we sorted my bank account out. ANZ weren't helpful but luckily kiwi bank are! I saw her house and met the houseRead more
February 3, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Had buffet brekkie and then walked up a hill to a view point and then headed to the hot pools! Tried out all the different pools, as well as scary waterslides. Had milkshake, fries and wrap for lunch.Read more
New ZealandWest CoastWestland DistrictFranz Josef43°23’20” S 170°10’55” E
February 4, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Christchurch - Franz Josef. Joined tour - most people already knew eachother from the week before which was a shame. I was so nervous. We drove via castle hill and hokitika to Franz Josef. Had dinnerRead more
New ZealandWest CoastWestland DistrictFranz Josef43°23’20” S 170°10’55” E
February 4, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Rainy rainy day. Had breakfast after a decent sleep. Visited the kiwi centre but got soaked on the way! Picked up food for dinner from foursquare then spent afternoon playing cards. Had pasta forRead more
New ZealandOtagoQueenstown-Lakes DistrictFranktonPeninsula Hill45°1’54” S 168°39’32” E
February 5, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Franz Josef - Queenstown. Managed to leave Franz Josef thank goodness. Most beautiful drive to Queenstown with quick stops at Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka (ft the Wanaka tree). The lakes wereRead more
